Retinar FAR-AD Anti-Drone Radar System developed by Meteksan Defence for mini/micro UAV and onshore threats can be used as a safety sensor in large areas.
In a special report by Savunmasanayiorg, Meteksan Defence Project Manager Gül Hocaoğlu made statements about the FAR-AD enhanced surveillance radar. The system identifies drones that pose a threat in areas of high strategic value and helps to take the necessary measures early. Retinar FAR-AD qualification tests were completed...

STM Thinktech organized THINKTECHONLINE online panel to discuss COVİD-19 and its aftermath in Turkey and the worlds as the development of the defence industry.
The panel was watched by almost 250 thousand people via STM ThinkTech social media accounts that it was broadcast live.
“Covid-19 process and after the Defence Industry in the World and Turkey,” Head of Defence Industry on the panel (SSB) Chairman Prof. Drİsmail Demir, Chairman and Gener...

Gürcan Okumuş, who is the TÜBİTAK SAGE (Savunma Sanayii Araştırma ve Geliştirme Enstitüsü / Defence Industries Research and Development Instute) Institute Director, was a guest on live stream at C4Defence's Instagram account. Okumuş made important statements about Togan ammunition.
Integration of Togan to Hürkuş is about to be completed. Indicating that the live round release test phase has started, Okumuş announced that the test releases will be co...

TUALCOM, which operates in the fields of communication and RF technologies with TUBITAK Defence Industry Research and Development Institute (SAGE), developed Anti-Jam GPS/GNSS.
Tübitak SAGE and TUALCOM, which develop the smallest GNSS receiver available in the field of navigation systems, have made mini-micro DRONES and small weapons systems resistant to outside signal changes.
The system, which operates in GPS, Glonass, Galileo and Beidou bands, weighs 100 grams, alo...

Fatih Altunbaş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turaç, which operates in the ammunition production area and also has the Sterling brand, has been a guest of live broadcast on the official Instagram account of C4Defence. Altunbaş made statements about the company's anti-drone ammunition.
Turaç has developed 12 caliber anti-drone rounds on demand for ammunition that can be used with a lower budget by considering the high costs of electronic warfare anti-dr...

Saudi Arabia has reached an agreement with Intra Defence Technologies to domesticate drone production. Within this framework, approximately 50 drones will be developed in Saudi Arabia in the next five years. A total of USD 200 million is planned to be invested in the process, which will begin with the production of six platforms in 2021. Intra President Salman bin Nasser Al-Shathri said 60 per cent of the project’s operations will be handled by Saudi enterprises, and 60 per cent of its ...

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate after Iranian Revolutionary Guard Qassem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike in January. Earlier this month, the U.S. military said 11 vessels from the IRGCN came close to U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships in the Gulf, calling the moves “dangerous and provocative.” On April 22, President Donald Trump posted on his official Twitter account that:" I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy...

Meteksan Defence, which operates in six main areas such as radar, environmental surveillance, laser and electro-optical and communication systems, has developed a product for mixing threats to global positioning systems.
Global positioning system, which follows a long road until it reaches the receiver, can lose its power due to atmospheric effects. This affects the survival of military platforms, which causes the receiver to follow the signal. Against the stirring threats that may ...

The Russian Armed Forces last week identified 22 jets in violation of Russian airspace. The platforms were reported to have been involved in reconnaissance activities near the airspace.
The military's official newspaper, Krasnaya Zvezda, published an infographic on airspace violations. A weekly infographic published by the outlet showed that Russian fighter jets had been scrambled twice to intercept foreign aircraft. Russia has also detected five drones for reconnaissance and ob...

The rapid increase and widespread use of mini UAVs in the battlefield, urges countries to take different measures. Turkey also maintains the necessary work in this area.
Within the scope of the anti-drone system need of the Turkish Armed Forces, the delivery of "İHASAVAR" systems developed by ASELSAN continues to the armed forces. The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), which is government agency of the defence industry of Turkey, announced that the system deliver...

As a cost-effective solution, the use of UAVs in the military is becoming widespread day by day. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base-based Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) stated that they developed the first high-energy laser weapon of the Air Force against UAVs.
The laser will be tested with the Tactical High Power Operational Responder (THOR). The systems, which are planned to be operational overseas for 12 months, are expected to be effective in small-scale UAVs.
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Deliveries of Kamikaze Drones, developed by STM, to the security forces continue. "The new deliveries of Kargu-2, which is one of the important elements of the fight against terrorism, were made to our security forces" Presidency of Defence Industries announced.
Along with the original national embedded hardware and software, UAV, which has the autonomous precision hit with minimal collateral damage, has an improved target detection algorithm.

In Asia, interest in loitering munition, which offers a cost-effective solution compared to missiles, is growing. The People's Liberation Army / PLA has recently announced that it will add suicide drones to its inventory. The Indian Ministry of Defence (MOD) has released a Request for Information (RFI) on a possible procurement of up to 100 loitering munition systems for the Indian Army. The RFI mentioned that the loitering munition system would weigh less than 20 kilograms, is man-portab...

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will add two different loitering munitions, also known as suicide drones, to its inventory, which will offer various capabilities to troops. No further details were given about the procurement, including the specifics on the weapons' performance or number to be purchased, as the procurement is listed as confidential.
After taking off, suicide drones can remain in the air for an extended period of time for battlefield reconnaissance ...

An issue that unmanned aerial vehicles are a threat to surface elements due to ease of production, low costs and technologies such as artificial intelligence, and this issue will often become more and more complicated in the future, which will keep the defence lobbyists busy. The widespread use of systems prompts the navies to take technological measures such as laser weapons.
In the face of the rising threat multiplier of drones, the United States announced that the ODIN (Opti...

Russia’s Tactical Missiles Corporation develops small-size munitions for unmanned aerial vehicles with Kronshtadt hi-tech.
" The items in the weight category of 50 kg to 100 kg will enjoy strong demand," the chief executive said at a news briefing on the results of the corporation’s performance in 2019“ corporation Chief Boris Obnosov said on Friday.
The Tactical Missiles Corporation is one of Russia’s largest defence holding companies wit...

The Pentagon is seeking to divert $3.8 billion, mainly from its fiscal 2020 weapons procurement budget, to fund President Donald Trump’s border wall.
The plan, which came from the Department of Homeland Security in January, will be officially released by the Office of the Secretary of Defence. A list of talking points was sent across the Pentagon earlier today, noting that the money will go toward funding a 230-mile long wall. The biggest item on the list is a $650 million Ame...

Turkey continues studies on many different types of unmanned aerial vehicle projects and put a new one into inventory.
Presidency of Defence Industries announced that the Songar armed drone system was delivered to the security forces. Instution announced the delivery with "Songar armed drone systems developed as part of our Armed Mini / Micro UAV Project were delivered to our security forces." expression from the official social media accounts.
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The search for solutions against the increasing cruise missile threats is also expanding. As part of these efforts, the US Air Force carried out a new weapon test.
In testing activities conducted in December 2019, an F-16C Fighting Falcon of the USn Air Force intercepted a high-speed target drone simulating cruise missile. AN/AAQ-33 Sniper targeting pod was used in tests with the laser-guided AGR-20A APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill System). It is unclear whether any changes...

According to Chinese media, on January 16, 2020, a heavy three-engine unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the Chinese company Tengoen Technology made its maiden flight at one of the airfields in southwest China. The Chinese company Tengoen Technology (also known as Tengdun) was founded in 2016. The new unmanned aerial vehicle is a three-engine UAV built on a two-fuselage scheme. Its wingspan is 20 m, length - 10, height - 3.3 m. The maximum take-off weight reaches 3200 kg, with a payloa...

As the conflict and migration continued within the country, an attack was organized on December 21, targeting the oil refinery and gas facilities in Homs. Syria has held the United States accountable for the December 21 drone strikes carried out at Homs oil refinery and al-Rayan Gas station. “The United States, using its illegal military base in Al-Tanf, sent unmanned aerial vehicles to Homs and carried out airstrikes on oil refining infrastructure," Syrian Foreign...

Leonardo has demonstrated its new M-40 target drone against MBDA-made Mistral surface-to-air missile, in Italy.
Leonardo has concluded a series of flights with its M-40 target drone as part of a trials campaign in Italy. This saw the drones simulating modern airborne threats, allowing for the realistic demonstration of MBDA’s latest surface-to-air Mistral missile.
The missile intercepted the target, proving its capabilities and allowing MBDA to collect valuable dat...

ASİS Inc’s SONGAR Armed Drone System enters into inventory. Defence Industry Presidency made a written statement and said, “We have armed drone support in the fight against terrorism. 8 SONGAR armed drone systems from Asis Inc within the Armed Mini / Micro UAV Project will be delivered. SONGAR will have a 5.56 calibre machine gun and a capacity to carry 200 rounds. ” SONGAR became public in IDEF 2019.

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Centre for Rapid Innovation has developed an unmanned platform that flew a two 1/2-day continuous flight demonstration from Dec. 9 to Dec 11 at Dugway Proving Ground.
The Ultra Long Endurance Aircraft Platform, or Ultra LEAP, consists of a high-performance, cost-effective, sport-class commercial airframe converted to a fully automated system with autonomous take-off and landing capabilities, the service says in a press release.

Baykar’s TB2 drone landed on Cyprus Island, while there is increasing tension in the eastern Mediterranean. TB2 has taken off from Dalaman Naval Air Base and flew for five hours. TB2 landed at a Geçitkale airport on Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Monday. The breakaway Turkish Cypriot cabinet on Friday designated the Gecitkale airport on the island as a base for both unarmed and armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the request of the Turkish government.

Swiss Air Force revealed its first Hermes 900 HFE reconnaissance drone on Emmen military airfield on Monday, December 9, 2019. Switzerland acquires drones from Elbit, Israel.
Six of drones were purchased as part of the 2015 weapons program. The ADS 15 is the successor system for the ADS 95, which was decommissioned at the end of November 2019. But it is not yet flying as certification of drones by the Israeli civil aviation authorities has not been issued.
The Hermes...

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (Kongsberg) is integrating the Hensoldt Spexer radar for UAS detection and tracking into its Counter-UAV system for Germany.
Kongsberg has entered into a contract with Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment (BAAINBw) to deliver a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) based on the Protector Remote Weapon Station.
The contract worth 250 MNOK was won in an international bidding process.
Germany is the first country to acquire a ...

The defence industry continues to keep pace with developing and changing technologies. Recently, the use of unmanned systems has increased and the UAV system, which is a cost-effective solution, has become a danger for the countries' airspace. Iranian Deputy Defence Minister Brigadier General Ghasem Taghizadeh said that Iran is now mass producing laser weapons to defend its air from drones. “The research and experimental phase for this weapon has finished and it is now in the ...

The French Army and French Navy started the qualification testing of the Griffon Armoured Personnel Carrier and Jaguar Armoured Fighting Vehicle in early November 2019 according to Naval News.
The tests are consisted of in the embarkation and disembarkation of the vehicles aboard and from French Navy ship to shore connectors, namely the Landing Craft Utilities and landing catamaran. The ageing CTMs will be replaced by the new EDA-S starting in mid-2020.
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According to Japanese media reports, Japan may deploy an upgraded version of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) air defence systems in the Tokyo metropolitan area before the Olympic Games in July 2020.
Patriot batteries will be deployed in Tokyo between April and July before the other regions; The ministry wants to equip the 1st Air Defence Missile Group with PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors to defend against possible threats such as ballistic missiles, drones and u...

Greek internet website “Militaire” broadcasted news a need for radar against Turkey. Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicles continually flying in the Aegean Sea Militaire explained and underlined the discomfort for Greek Navy at Parmenion exercise. It was written that Turkish UAVs were constantly observing the movements of the Greek Navy, and stated the need for radar to detect drones was very clear. The publication highlighted the Telemachus / Telemaxhus radar on which the Hellenic Aer...

Against the UAVs that have become widely used as cost-effective solutions in operations such as reconnaissance and surveillance missions, different solutions are being developed worldwide. Roselectrionika of the Russian-based company Rostec designed radar against small UAVs. The radar, which can detect a vehicle within a range of 7.5 kilometers. The radar was designed by Salyut of Roselectronika together with Fakel of Almaz-Antey. The prototypes were prepared and passed through field tests an...

US Company AeroVironment unveiled its new Puma LE unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference.
Wahid Nawabi, company president and CEO, said The Puma LE prototype, has already flown multiple times.
The aircraft weighs 10.2 kg and can be launched by hand or bungee. It is capable of performing two 5.5 hour missions enabled by a five-minute battery swap at the end of the first mission. The drone has 2.5 kg of total payload capa...

At the Arms and Security Defence expo held in Ukraine, Adrones introduced the UAV concept carrying two missiles. The company's multi-purpose UAV is called Demon-E and powered by four electric motors. The UAV flies about 30 minutes and has a range of 20 km. It carries seven kg of payload and reaches a speed of 40 km / h. The UAV has autopilot and remote control modes. No information has been shared about the UAV’s missiles. When launchers are considered, missiles are likely to be RPG...

Participating in Arms and Security 2019 with its unique products, Roketsan exhibits the Alka directed energy system in Kiev.
Alka, which the company has developed with its own resources, has an internal detection system. Thus, the system can operate without the need for an additional detection and observation system can be effectively use against drones and can detect different sizes of UAVs. Alka, which has radio frequency based electronic attack system and signal jamming systemer sys...

Zenith Quest Corporation (ZQC), the official representative of MKEK in the U.S., ZNT Global, a Turkish company, and US-based Will-Burt Company, manufacturer of mobile telescopic masts and tower solutions, have signed a purchasing agreement for tethered drone systems.
Under this agreement, the tethered drone solution which has been developed in Turkey by Robonik Mekatronik Ltd. Şti., a subsidiary of ZQC/ZNT Global, will be prepared for sale in the U.S., at the Z...

Arms and Security 2019 defence expo in Ukraine starts tomorrow. Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters' Association provides National Participation to the event, which is the media sponsorship of C4Defence magazine. During the fair, many Turkish Compaies such as Aselsan, Roketsan, STM hve booth also.
Designing offshore platforms in Turkey, which has an important place in the development and modernization in naval area, STM will exhibit its abilities at Ukraine. STM's produ...

Russia's S-70 Okhotnik-B, or Hunter-B, and Su-57 advanced combat jet have flown together for the first time. The Russians see at least one of the S-70's future missions being to operate together with the Su-57 in a "loyal wingman" role.
The Russian Defence Ministry announced the test flight on September 27th. The flight reportedly lasted "more than 30 minutes," according to an official statement.
"As part of the ongoing test program, ...

Russian President Vlademir Putin who offered S-400 Air Defence Systems to Saudi Arabia. President Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in Ankara to discuss Syria’s future. President Putin spoke at a joint news conference and he said, "In order to protect Saudi Arabia, we are ready to provide the corresponding aid to the country. Riyadh just needs to make a wise decision; like Iran’s S-300 buy & Turkey’s purch...

China to deploy Sharp Sword stealth drone on Type-001A Carrier by end of the year. The drone will feature on October 1 at the National Day parade in Beijing.
The platform will be deployed on the second ship of its class developed through China's first aircraft carrier, Liaoning. “In order to reduce its weight, the reconnaissance version of the Sharp Sword would not carry weapons despite having two internal bomb bays, because it needs to fit the ski-jump take-off ramp...